Need a boost of energy that’s both delicious and nutritious? Look no further than our absolutely scrumptious Almond Joy dates! We take our sweet and crunchy version of an Almond Joy and nestle it inside a juicy date then air fry it to perfection. It’s the ultimate snack to power you through those afternoon slumps and keep you going strong.
Trust us, once you try these, you’ll be as excited as we are about this irresistible recipe!
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Why we love Almond Joy Dates
These Almond Joy Dates are such a simple, delicious, and nutritious snack! They really are a culinary triple threat — they’re easy to make, tasty, and pack a powerful punch, thanks to the dates and the almonds which both have great health benefits!
This recipe is perfect for snacking on when you need a burst of energy or a snack packed full of flavor. We love the crunch of the almonds and the sweetness of the chocolate chips combined with the dates. It’s so good!
Health benefits of almonds
Almonds are an incredibly healthy tree nut, filled with nutrients like calcium and phosphorus. Both of those promote bone strength and density.
Plus, almonds have dietary fiber and several vitamins, making them tiny but powerful vehicles for overall health. That’s why we love adding them to this recipe!
What equipment do you need to make Almond Joy Dates
This is a super simple recipe that you can make in an
These Almond Joy Dates only need a few minutes in the fryer to be perfectly delectable. And if you don’t have an
How to make Almond Joy Dates
- Split dates and remove seeds, being careful not to split them all the way through.
- Spread about 2 tsp of creamy almond butter inside.
- Top with 2-3 almonds and chocolate chips.
- Set the
air fryer at 380 degrees Fahrenheit. for 3-4 minutes or just until chocolate is melted. - Top with shredded coconut flakes.
- Let cool for a minute before digging into these Almond Joy dates!
If you loved this recipe, try these desserts!
Ready to dive into more dessert recipes? Luckily, we have plenty for you to check out!
- Our S’mores Roll Ups are the stuff of dreams!!
- For another secretly healthy dessert, try out our Strawberry Crisp with Oat Crumble
- Fried Ice Cream might just be our favorite — it is truly a must-try!
Almond Joy Dates
Ingredients
- 12 medjool dates
- 1/4 cup creamy almond butter
- 1/4 cup salted almonds
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup sweetened coconut flakes Feel free to sub with unsweetened
- sea salt flakes optional
Instructions
- Split dates and remove seeds, careful not to split all the way through.
- Spread about 2 tsp of creamy almond butter inside.
- Top with 2-3 almonds and chocolate chips.
- Set the air fryer at 380 degrees F. for 3-4 minutes or just until chocolate is melted.
- Top with shredded coconut flakes and sea salt flakes
- Let cool for a minute before digging in!
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So simple yet so indulgent! I make these for the “sweet” on my charcuterie boards! Amazing! Tons of compliments!
We’re so happy to hear this, Vicki! 😊
Xo,
Alia & Radwa
I tried these without the coconut flakes, and they are amazing! Super easy and a great snack while at work. Perfect 2pm slump pick-me-up!